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Differential Assembly: Specifications

<Manual Transmission> <Automatic Transmission>
Pinion Bearing Preload New Bearings --- 12.4 Inch Pound-Force (in.lb)
Used Bearings --- See Note
Note: Measure pinion turning torque in. lbs. before disassembly and tighten to the same torque upon installation.
Method --- Shim
Differential Bearing Preload New Bearings 27-31 Inch Pound-Force (in.lb)At least 1.8 in. lbs. greater than pinion bearing preload.
Used Bearings 2.7-6.2 Inch Pound-Force (in.lb)At least 1.8 in. lbs. greater than pinion bearing preload.
Method Threaded Adjuster Threaded Adjuster
Ring Gear Backlash .006-.010 Inch (in).006-.010 Inch (in)
Method Threaded Adjuster Threaded Adjuster